Tile cracking over a concrete slab
Condo kitchens on slabs crack tile along shrinkage lines. We isolate the crack so the replacement tile is not bonded to it directly.
Serving Lombard & nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Lombard, IL
Cracked, loose or hollow tiles replaced and failing grout redone in Lombard kitchens, without tearing out the whole floor or backsplash.
- Repairs across Lombard ZIP 60148
- We find the cause, not just the symptom
- Parts and labor quoted before work starts
Tile and grout problems we repair in Lombard
Most tile damage is local, and so is the repair. Our crew in Lombard removes the cracked or loose tiles without disturbing their neighbors, sources a close match, resets them on fresh thin-set and finishes with new grout and caulk.
Hairline cracks in the grout along a seam
Some grout lines are meant to flex. Turning a repeatedly cracked line into a soft joint is often the lasting fix.
Grout stained beyond cleaning
Some grout is so deeply stained that cleaning will not bring it back. Removing the top of the joint and regrouting gives you a fresh, even line.
Hollow-sounding or loose tiles
Hollow spots tend to spread and then crack. Catching them early lets us reset a few tiles instead of replacing a whole area.
No spare tiles to match
When the original tile is discontinued, we search salvage and stock sources by size, color and finish, and bring samples to compare in your light.
Cracks running across several tiles
If new tiles go back over the same moving base, they crack again. We look at the subfloor and framing first and tell you plainly what the repair needs.
Lippage and uneven tiles
Tiles that sit higher than their neighbors catch toes and chip at the corners. Resetting those pieces flat on fresh mortar takes the lip out.
Tile tented or popped up in the middle of the floor
Tenting comes from built-up stress with nowhere to go. The repair is resetting the tiles and adding the movement joints the floor was missing.
What the repair visit covers
- Inspection and tap testWe tap the floor or backsplash to find every hollow tile, note crack patterns and check the area for flex.
- Finding the causeBefore replacing anything, we work out what made the tile crack or loosen.
- Tile matchingLeftover tiles, salvage or a close current match are checked against the installed tile in daylight.
- Careful removalGrout around damaged tiles is cut out by hand or with an oscillating tool so neighboring tiles stay intact.
- Substrate repairWe clean the bed down to a flat, sound surface and fix anything soft underneath.
- Setting replacement tilesEach replacement goes in flat and flush, bedded in mortar rather than spotted.
- Caulking change-of-plane jointsCorners, counter edges and perimeters get flexible sealant instead of rigid grout.
Parts we replace
Color-matched caulkSanded or smooth caulk in the grout color for joints that need to move.
Epoxy and urethane groutA choice for busy kitchen floors where stains are the main complaint.
Crack-isolation and uncoupling membranesUsed where cracks would otherwise come back through the replacement tiles.
Cement-based groutThe standard grout for most kitchens, available in many colors and easy to match.
Natural stone tileStone repairs use white or stone-specific mortar and pH-neutral cleaning.
Kitchens like yours in Lombard: before and after
Problem
Fixed
DetailBefore and after: a 1980s two-story in Lombard
The site: a 1980s two-story in Lombard. The reason for the call: cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. The result: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included inspection and tap test, careful removal, plus setting replacement tiles.
Before
AfterA Villa Park two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Villa Park. What bothered the owners most: a few broken tiles they kept stepping around. Finished kitchen: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. On site this meant inspection and tap test, setting replacement tiles, plus caulking change-of-plane joints.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Villa Park →
Before
AfterKitchen Tile & Grout Repair in a two-story colonial from the 1990s, Addison
The site: a two-story colonial from the 1990s in Addison. What bothered the owners most: cracked tiles by the sink and grout falling out of the joints. After: matched replacement tiles set flush, fresh even grout and new caulk along the counter. Work included tile matching, careful removal, plus substrate repair.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair in Addison →
Before
AfterA Lombard two-story colonial from the 1990s: before and after
What changed: the same tile deep-cleaned, with even, light grout lines color-sealed.
Tile & Grout Cleaning in Lombard →
Before
AfterKitchen Remodeling in a postwar bi-level, Lombard
Cabinets in dark teal with brushed nickel bar pulls, charcoal concrete-look quartz counters, a white 2x8 tile in a vertical stack backsplash, hickory luxury vinyl plank flooring and recessed lights and under-cabinet LED strips.
Kitchen Remodeling in Lombard →How the repair goes
- Send photos or book a visitTell us where the damage is and send pictures if you have them.
- Diagnose and matchWe find the reason for the failure and line up matching tiles.
- RepairWe replace the tiles, then come back to grout and caulk once the thin-set has cured.
- Seal and checkGrout is sealed where needed and we walk the area with you.
Kitchen Tile & Grout Repair questions from Lombard homeowners
What affects the cost of tile repair?
Tile sourcing and any subfloor or backer repair drive most of the price. You get a line-item estimate once we have looked at the floor.
Do you repair bathroom tile too?
Yes, the same crew handles bathroom tile and grout.
How long does tile repair take?
Small repairs usually take a day or two; regrouting a whole kitchen floor can take a few days.
How do you regrout kitchen tile?
We remove the old grout to a consistent depth, vacuum the joints, pack in new grout, tool it and clean the haze off the tile.
Can a cracked tile just be filled?
For a cosmetic chip, sometimes. For a crack that goes through, we recommend swapping the tile.
Do Lombard condo associations need to approve tile and grout repair?
Associations usually set rules for work hours, elevators, deliveries and insurance, and many require approval for plumbing, electrical or structural changes. We provide the certificate of insurance and follow the building's rules.
Do I need a permit for tile and grout repair in Lombard?
It depends on the scope. Lombard's rule in short: Village requires a building permit for new structures and updates to existing structures; replacing interior doors and fixtures at the same size with no structural change needs no permit. We handle the permit when one is needed with Building Division, Community Development and Building.
Do you work in my part of Lombard?
Yes. Our crews work across Lombard — ZIP 60148 — and nearby Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Addison.
Working in Lombard
- A lot of Lombard kitchens date from the 1960s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Condo or townhome? We follow association rules on work hours and elevators and bring the insurance certificate your board asks for.
- We know how Building Division, Community Development and Building handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60148
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Other kitchen services in Lombard
Tile & Grout CleaningDeep-cleaned tile, restored grout color and a sealer that keeps it.
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.